B15 PANGAMIC ACID

Also known as: Pangamate; Vitamin B15

Description

Pangamic Acid is a water-soluble

combination of Dimethyl Glycine (DMG)
and Gluconic Acid.

Health Benefits of Pangamic Acid

Aging & Life Extension

Pangamic Acid may retard the Aging

Process (due to the Antioxidant properties
of Dimethyl Glycine - a component of
Pangamic Acid). [more info]
Pangamic Acid may possess Life
Extension possibilities.

Cardiovascular System

Pangamic Acid may alleviate the

symptoms of Angina (due to its Dimethyl
Glycine component). [more info]
 Pangamic Acid may alleviate
Atherosclerosis. [more info]
Pangamic Acid may improve Blood
Circulation. [more info]

Detoxification

Pangamic Acid may protect the body from

the toxic effects of some of the
constituents of Air Pollution (including
Carbon Monoxide). [more info]
Pangamic Acid may reduce the craving
for Alcohol in Alcoholism patients. [more
info]
Pangamic Acid may reduce the
symptoms of Hangovers. [more info]

Immune System

Pangamic Acid may stimulate the Immune

System. [more info]

Metabolism

Pangamic Acid possesses Antioxidant

properties.
 Pangamic Acid may lower total serum
Cholesterol levels. [more info]
Pangamic Acid may protect against
Cirrhosis of the Liver. [more info]
Pangamic Acid may alleviate Fatigue
(by preventing the build-up of excessive
Lactic Acid within the Muscles of those
who exercise heavily). references

Pangamic Acid may alleviate and prevent

Hypoxia (by stimulating the transport of
Oxygen to the Blood from the Lungs).
[more info]
Pangamic Acid may facilitate
detoxification of the Liver. [more info]
Pangamic Acid may enhance the
body's utilization of Oxygen. [more info]

Pangamic Acid may facilitate the synthesis

of endogenous Proteins. [more info]

Nervous System

Pangamic Acid may alleviate the

symptoms of Autism. [more info]
 Pangamic Acid may stimulate the
Central Nervous System (CNS). [more
info]

Respiratory System

Pangamic Acid may alleviate Asthma.

[more info]
Pangamic Acid may alleviate
Emphysema. [more info]

Pangamic Acid may Enhance the Function

of these Substances

Amino Acids

Pangamic Acid acts as a methyl donor in

the formation of Methionine.

Dietary Sources of Pangamic Acid note

(mcg of Pangamic Acid per 100 grams)

Cereal Grains: Wholemeal Flour 8

Maize 150
Oats 106 Wheat Germ 70
Wheat Bran 31 Rice Bran 200
Barley 12
Fruit: Apricot Kernels 65
Meat: Liver - Pig's 22
Seeds: Pumpkin Seeds Brown
Rice
Sesame Seeds
Yeasts: Brewer's Yeast 128
These Substances/Factors may Interfere
with Pangamic Acid

Electromagnetic Radiation

Light is an enemy of Pangamic Acid.

Food Processing Techniques

The Heat generated during cooking may

destroy Pangamic Acid.

Water

Water is an enemy of Pangamic Acid.

Toxic Effects of Pangamic Acid

Digestive System
High doses of Pangamic Acid may initially
cause mild Nausea but this side effect
diminishes after a few days.

Immune System

Some studies theorize that Pangamic Acid

may cause Cancer. references

Metabolism

Pangamic Acid may increase the risk of

Fatty Liver. references

Forms of Pangamic Acid

Calcium Pangamate consists of Calcium

bound to Pangamic Acid. The body
tolerates this form of Pangamic Acid better
than Sodium Pangamate.
Sodium Pangamate consists of Sodium
bound to Pangamic Acid.

Dosage Recommendations

Manufacturers of Pangamic Acid generally

recommend the use of 150 - 200 mg of
the Calcium Pangamate form of Pangamic
Acid per day for therapeutic purposes.

Commercial Availability of Pangamic Acid

Supplements

Singular Oral Pangamic Acid Products

The Calcium Pangamate form of Pangamic

Acid is available from health food stores
and mail order supplement companies
(only in the USA) in the form of:

- 150 mg tablets.

Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) Products

An alternative to Pangamic Acid

supplementation is the use of Dimethyl
Glycine (DMG) supplements - DMG is the
main active constituent of Pangamic Acid.

Chemical Data

Chemical analysis of Pangamic Acid has

determined that it contains the following
compounds within its chemical structure:
- Gluconic Acid
- Glycine

Chemical Names

D-gluconic acid 6-(bis(l-methybethyl)

amino acetate
6-O-(dimethylaminoacetyl)-D-gluconic
acid